I would like to thank you all for tunning in first and foremost. Now, I need to address a small typo made in the last part. It said forty-four fighters were around the Noirnavio. It was actually fifty-four. I was up making final edits and tweaks and I made this mistake. Likewise, in part 4, at some point, it is mentioned that there are fifty-two fighters when the number is always fifty-four. I apologize for the confusion these mistakes have caused. Similarly, until a few minutes ago, I realized I made a small error. I accidentally deleted a single paragraph before moving on to the Gallant Venture. It was an automated "please pay attention" message from Felicity Cintor, just in case anyone was wondering why she had Casimir deliver the surrender demand instead of doing it herself. Other than that, I hope you enjoy it. If you want to see some more art (and a funny meme), you can find it on my Kofi page. Have a nice day.
I can't thank you enough, man. I'm just overwhelmed right now. But all I keep thinking about is back in episode 6....... Wyatt and the unwinnable scenario, and now they pissed him off. Thank you for such a wonderful story. I thank you for taking the time to spend with us in the comments and sharing of yourself. Thank you. Loyalty is its own reward
Thank you, it's really lovely of you to turn up in the comments section, please know how very much appreciated your efforts are. We all clearly love your fabulous story. ❤❤❤
The start of this is nothing compared to Chapter 19 with Wyatt's childhood trauma with Drazin or video recordings of super small pox that caused Clara to snap and become Clara the Reaper.
It's just like mowing the grass, these things are just juicier. They'll just need to hose out the corridors good and set up a nice compost pile for the chunky bits. Wonder if lachoa would eat the Drazzan puree. Turn the cattle ship into a traveling bug farm.
@ That’s the thing with a series style book it hits in little sections. I view it as time to re-listen to all of book one that’s about 11:0 hrs then the next part so by time I get through all that the new chapter is out.
That last part with the young Lieutenant.... *shudders* if the drazzan were his most hated foes and acted as he did when fighting them... just imagine what he'd do to that young Cayston.
Most satisfying. And the picture of Wyatt shaking with rage, climbing into his cockpit: could be out of a golden age film. Thank you. I’ll listen and re-listen. … until next week. 🎉🎉🎉 This last image is a classic like two men walking across a wet tarmac at the end of CASABLANCA; but presaging the next, wonderful chapter.
"There is a blue blood he needed to hunt". I cannot wait until the next chapter. My doctor needs to up my medicine because my nerves cable take this....😅😅😅
To me they described and act/personality is like the Adeptus Custodes of Warhammer 40k. Though combat wise they are like Adeptus Astartes or Spartans 2 or 3s. Cynthia Windfield is the combat power of Adeptus Custodes. 😊
I would bet people would pay good money to see a 4-way showdown between: Master Chief, Milkades, The Doom Slayer and Roboute Guilliman (or another space marine which would be a fair and good fight)
But will it be Wyatt or Redford, remember he might be leaving without permission. He might get recalled not by Redford but by Clara. It might be Wyatt and Redford fly out and face the Lone Wolf and the young Cayston if so that would be one hell of a battle, yet I don’t think it would happen this early something is going to occur to force the Dramore forces to withdraw. In turn the system will turn back to the principality .
OMG Casimir does not have any clue what Wyatt is about to bring down apon him. It’s going to be painfully long hours and days until the next episode. Note to Author: at the end of this battle please give us Wyatt and the Composters kill count.
I’ve seen a lot of comments about Wyatt leaving the Black ship without authorization or he alone, well, that’s fine for me to speculate, but what I read is that he got on his hunt, not that he left, plus all the fighters are refueled and ready for combat and if he takes off, all wing must do it, is not foolish and knows that he alone can do nothing, only die stupidly, besides Wyatt is not a hot head who will go like crazy, his cold fury sharpen even more his mind and will allow him to act with cruelty and maximum harm, with traps and tricks and make me speculate that they would end up capturing the Gallant Venture and maybe a couple of corvettes.
We'll see. That level of anger can have consequences - remember Jintrax. That said, that was then and this is now. He hasn't even made it into the cockpit yet, so we don't know what will happen.
@@robertbemis9800 Babylon 5 was a mix of live action and CGI, with the early episodes in particular limited by the number of computers as to how much CGI they could have per episode
@ Well with half the cast being post human cyborgs Motion capturing the actors Then cgi enhanced all the scenes Making the nobles having a subtle uncanny effect about them Then making the xenoes easier to add as well
This is the best sci fi story i think ive come across im going be waiting patiently to see what happens just found the story a few days ago and im caught up. Great job good sir.
Felicity just signed her death warrent, Wyatt will weak havoc on them without any mercy, he is the most dangerous when he is angry and focused. But now we wait for another episode.
The Drazzan are not cowards by far, only risking battle when they have significant advantage. The battle was not by choice, thus they have suffered incredible losses and surprise by feed that have demonstrated unthinkable tactics and savagery in battle. I anticipated the Drazzan battle, even some tactics used but the author delighted me with insight into enemy perspective and hints at alien thinking. Additionally the author did not disappoint me by missing the traitorous nature of enemy forces trying to take advantage of weakened enemy by attacking after the battle for the system. The petty mindset of noble fighter pilots and grief they held against Wyatt from battle was thrown back at them by the princess with a note that they are on her ship at her command and her mission. This left the fighters of noble lineage with unclear understanding how much honor and glory would be upheld. The commoner fighter pilots have been given a look at alternative ways to gain glory and honor through Wyatt's actions and where the true value lies in upholding the Principality. The enemy have been waiting for this chance and will strike thinking themselves righteous in action to serve the duke and in their hubris charge into battle unprepared for how Noirnavio's commander and Wyatt (wing commander) have changed in thinking and tactics. The 'Lone Wolf' in his fighter successfully engaged Drazzan forces even though he disagreed with Felicity's force engaging the Drazzan destroyers. They lost several ships and fighters in the battle and now stand about even with Noirnavio's remaining fighter compliment. Wyatt and his fighters are re-armed and re-fueled on Noirnavio when Wyatt hears the ultimatum and insult from the enemy and his anger burns within him even apparent to his fighter wingmen. Another enemy comes now to attack his ONLY friends spouting insults and slander against people he cares about. Wyatt WILL charge out to battle, but will others follow him, if so how many and who? Will the princess and commander try to reign him back to fight tactically around the cattle ship using its systems to support the Noirnavio? Will the 'Lone Wolf' of the enemy fleet meet up with Wyatt in battle or will he withdraw to re-arm and re-fuel to be ready to fight again? It would be interesting to see Wyatt and the Lone Wolf meet in battle but forced to break off for some reason. The princess is about to come into intel from the cattle ship that could prove vital to circumstances and pivotal in plot nature. Pride, Honor, and Glory are key to victory and defeat in my vision of what happens next in this story, but how will those be defined as we move forward? I hover over the notification messages waiting to hear how the author will fold this origami of intrigue and illustrate the intensity of strife on all sides here. Thank you for this great story.
You would be a good choice to write a forward when the books are published! For I truly want a hard copy of the whole story, when it becomes available!
OMG! Heart pounding and agitation, per usual. How is it possible for our dear writer to keep up this artfully written masterpiece? Graphics and artwork wonderfully chosen, as usual. I am eager for the next installment to see what happens next. Keep up the excellent story.
I am reasonably confident that one or the other faction will manage to escape after losing the battle. But at this moment I am unsure which faction will have the upper hand.
not only do you provide an outstanding story but you are empathetic towards those that may be sensitive to certain material. Yeah you guys count as one of the good ones!
A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go, Casimir really should start running already, Wyatt has very few friends and Clara is one of them and has just been insulted and threatened..... You can see in a few minutes time that Clara will be demanding to know why the crew did nothing to stop Wyatt, I imagine the reply would be something along the lines of, sorry your highness but if you saw his face you would understand that to try and stop him would be death
Wyatt is about to go Full Rampage on the Gallant Venture, and Maximillian won’t stand much of a chance, because Wyatt is Pissed, that Little Cayston Threatened one of his Few “Friends” and Noble Protocols- Will he Damned…
@@daghost11 Pretty much, though he knows how much trouble he will be in if he completely ignores the rules, I'm curious to see if the composters follow him, or perhaps even if Clara will send them out after him. Also if his fighter was rearmed. I suspect that this is going to be where the nobles will learn to fear Sir Wyatt and whatever they do, never ever insult Clara (or Cynthia/Redford/the Composters) ever when he might get to hear about it. Casimir is currently running in Wyatts hate as the equivalent of a Pirate/Drazzan hybrid LOL The only question in my mind is will he go straight through Maximillian to get to Casimir
@@davidorf3921 Gault reported to Redford all 46 Fighters are rearmed & ready… I have a feeling- Maximillian will only be a “Speed bump”… for Wyatt… I can see the Composters and the Rest of the Fighter Wing trying to catch-up to Wyatt… And I doubt Wyatt will waste any time… I can almost see him planting a Tactical Mine- Straight to the Gallant Ventures Bridge, just to waste them all in 1- shot and disabling the GV… Wyatt will definitely be making a name for himself- Never threaten nor insult Clara, his “Friend”, not unless you truly have a death wish… Then again 🤔 It could be viewed as a Suicide by Staples 😋😎🤣🤣
Welp EkhidnaWritez doesn't pull his punches after he gives viewer discretion is advised. Glad we get to see Milkades was doing while Cynthia was rampaging around. It's interesting seeing the RM giving kill counts Drazin and say it as just as info and showing no pride or glory in. I am glad we get an deep dive into the Royal Marine culture. I do like how some of Milkades' companions compliment him that this victory is only possible because of Milkades breaking the Drazin captain of the destroyer that was crippled by Wyatt at Woodshaft. I do like how Amaleia says Drazin are detectable monsters and Levason says that they see RM as monsters 👻 . I do love how Levason says what would Cynthia be to them and Galko says either an eldritch abomination or an demon 😈! 😂 Cynthia does make abominations when it comes to knitting! 😂🤣 Interesting to hear that this ship has a crew of about 400,000 Drazin and only 50,000 were on board. The RM assumed the rest are on the planet but forgot that over 1400 Drazin were killed in fighters, bombers and gunship. Then there probably good number of them on the shipyard nearby. Also would the frigates crews be considered part of the Eternal Gardens crew? 🤔 I do like the humanizing of the Royal Marines is further expanded in this chapter. How Varo is seeking repentance here because he sees he was not strong enough at Woodshaft and how Amaleia comforts him saying he's got 1000s of Drazin to kill. EkhidnaWritez does a good job hear the horrors of Drazin further expanded upon. Interesting to hear things from an independent citizen of Hangstrong about some of what's happening. Interesting to hear things from an independent citizen of Hangstrong about some of what's happening. Milkades does good job of shutting up the human cattle, then proceeds saying those among the cattle who are pirates while saved from the Drazin have a death sentence of there presumed crimes and the locals of Hangstrong are rebels they too are guilt of high crimes. That while their lives are saved from the Drazin, their fates are in the hands of Princess Clara Astor for judgment and leaves them like a boss. It makes perfect sense that the Drazin make sure their cattle are feed enough nutrients to thrive health wise physically. I do find it interesting after seeing the Drazin POV from last episode that why the Drazin don’t see other sentient life truly sentient like humans who they see as very smart animals, so it makes the RM’s talking about the Drazin “knowing ” humans are sentient way more interesting. Interesting twist with having 2 frigates still inside the EG but for some reason were not able to get out to fight. I am guessing they cant get out without blowing out the hanger doors, so did do it earliest and now will only do it as last desperate resort to insure that some of them can escape the monsters and eldritch horror that are exterminating them with basically no effort.🤔 Smart of Clara allowing them to escape on their ships, to blow up 1 of them but allow the other to escape to spread the horrors of super human feed that’s not feed that slaughter 1000s of kin with basically no casualties. To send a message to the Drazin pirates to never attempt to set up a colony in the Principality, if they do so it will be exterminated by bogeymen!😈 Glad we get the next pov from Redford on the Noirnavio seeing further extent on the damage of the ship and the start of repairs. Interesting to hear that the damages to the ship were worse than original calculated but at the same time in areas that would relatively easy to repair. Interesting to hear that it’s the logistics staff of the ship that has taken the majority of the casualties and a hydroponics bay was lost with all staff. No surprise their missiles were nearly depleted and they have only 1 large missile left (torpedoes in this verse are just very large missiles). Nice seeing Clara’s efforts paying off with the pirate children and young teenagers with many of them volunteering with rescue efforts of trapped personal. That their experience with battle damage of ships pays off immensely here, especially that courageous child 19:30 who suffered major burns in shutting off a plasma leak and allowing 50 trapped personal to be rescued. This causes Redford to realize that for some young pirates they do have potential to be useful to Astorian society under the right circumstances. I do suspect Clara when deciding the see if she could rehabilitate young pirates to be productive members of society was a part of larger potential eventuality that this may end up a test module of future plans of hers. Like doing this with the survivors of the Rebel people who until recently were an independent rebel nation who are in no position to really resist with any future for them. But if they surrender to Clara, following her orders they can have future and not be obliterated by the vengeful House Ferentis. 🤔 While it maybe surprising to Redford that Salazar Ried joined his charges in the rescue efforts, to use listeners its not. This is an opportunity for Salazar to start climbing the pit he dug himself by earning honor and glory through his deeds and his efforts mentoring these pirates paying off. ☺ I did find it amusing that some people thought that Noirnavio’s fighters would not have time to comeback to it and rearm before Felicites force gets to them after dealing with the 2 Drazin destroyers despite being hours away. Glad we get a break down of the fighters situation, with 46 still combat capable within the time frame they have. It’s a good thing that the Noirnavio has an surplus of fighters pilots, this way they can do limited rotating of pilots to maximize their fighters usefulness. I do like Redofd’s thoughts about the hilarious name of Wyatt’s squadron “The Composters!” 🤭 Good way Redford put the fear in the surviving Drazin ship fleeing all of them probably praying to their god. Not surprising that Felicity Cintor not properly using stealth ships to their full combat potential and only starts thinking outside of the box after loosing 1 of her Corvus corvette. I was surprised that the last Drazin destroyer instead of fighting to the death, decided to flee the system. Draymore forces try to kill it but give up the chase to focus on Redford. I do love how Casimir rebukes Felicity for her reckless actions causing them needless losses that being 2 corvettes. Then Max further piles on shamelessly admonishes her saying her actions cost them 7 fighters and 2 more are too damage to fight any battles soon. I do love how RUclips did not care for Felicities open frequency demanding the SG surrender with starting a commercial at 29:09 right after the rumination of sanity, especially the aid is for brain fm which is suppose to improve your brains efficiency!🤣😂 Poor Casimir having to say this having a pissed of certain pilot out for his blood, when Casimir was totally against this entire crazy mission! Felicity shows herself a coward for not saying these things herself and forcing Casmir to do it! Felicity has motivated basically everyone on the Noirnavio wanting to kill her forces. I do wonder what the rebel forces on the planet think of this, that an Astor is responsible for their people being delivered from the Drazin menace?🤔I could see the surviving leader of the Rebellion of Hangstrong willing to surrender to Clara without much resistance if his/her people are given reasonable surrender terms due to her personally risking her life to purge the system of Drazin. It will be interesting seeing how EkhidnaWritez handles this in the future. I cant wait for Max or Casimir telling Wyatt that while it was Casmir who said the words but it was entirely Felicities idea for this foul message and doing everything in her power to kill Clara. 🤭
Wyatt is about to go Full Rampage on the Gallant Virtue… and he’s Pissed enough, I doubt Maximillian will be able to stop him… Little Cayston is in for a Very Rude awakening, and Wyatt is about to break all Noble Protocols, to protect “His Friend”…
@@daghost11 All that keeps running through my mind is the unwinnable scenario back in episode number 6 all the black sheep. Wyatt is a freaking one man army......
@@adriancooper78 a 1- man Fighter Squadron if Woodshaft was a warning, is more like it… But, yeah- a swift Tactical Mine to the Bridge I see coming… Little Cayston & Felicity committed Suicide- By Staples 😝🤣🤣🤣
Greatly appreciate your comment. I had forgotten about Milkade's interrogation of that Drazzan captive. This explains how the assault on the cattle ship was so effective and the Drazzan's defensive measures quickly neutralised.
I think a trap like the one he used against the 30 Drazzan fighters at Wood Shaft could work, the traitors don’t know it and they fight according to the book and that’s their weakness, Wyatt knows it, this would save many of his pilots, Remember that the front of the traitors fighters is an ace and finish with 15 or more of a single blow would disorganize them, plus it would be a tremendous psychological blow to see your ace fall in a hand-to-hand fight with Wyatt.
The only people capable of stopping Wyatt are almost all on the Drazzan cattle ship (cynthia and the royal marines), Wyatt already dealt with 30 drazzan fighters alone before getting a bunch of implants and an improved fighter...I think he might be a higher ace level or two next chapter (assuming he is now allowed kills).
Cyntor and Kasten have no idea what they have just done. Wyatt is off his leash, and on his own mission, nothing will stop him now. No rules of engagement, and rage at the insults to HIS princess.
You know Felicity real is delusional. Like, was she never taught not to mock your foes when you don't know what remains in their arsenal. Anyway, Wyatt is now about to go Psycho Mode for this personal attack. After this, i think the Nickname "NobleKiller" would be an awesome title to accompany the Reaper.
9th time through already! The Royal Mariners and Cynthia are the least of their worries! Wyatt is mad and on his way! Instalting Clara was like waving a red cape in front of a bull!
That was fantastic, loved seeing things from the Royal Marines point of view for a change, but that ending tho, i really hope Wyatt gets his hands on Casimir Cayston, That i'm looking forward to!.
Ho boy I can't wait for the next episode it sounds like it is going to be exploding . The the tension and excitement is really got me. Please keep up the good work thank you.
Author has some great art on his Ko-fi website. Based on that art, expect Casmir to eventually 😁 meet up with Wyatt, but only after Wyatt get's into a dogfight with the Lone Wolf. Another great chapter. Look forward to more of this story. Seems the politics of the system inhabitants are a little complicated. You have a mix of pirates of course who will certainly die with maybe a small number saved similar to the Noirnavio pirate youth. Their rebels are another thing. They revere the original rebel (from 30 years ago) Heraldo Onraste. However the current rebel leader Gussev Onraste did in fact allied themselves with the Drazzan. I would think Clara will have Cynthia/Royal Marines seek out current rebel leader Gussev Onraste (assuming he is still alive) along with his inner circle and cleanse them from the system .... at some point. Then hand the system's governing to House Firentis. Going to be a great final battle. With Redford moving the Noirnavio hidden behind the Cattle Ship, Cynthia and Milkates will need to try to get back control of Cattle Ship's PD and other defensive weapons though seems Wyatt's original attack really screwed up the Cattle Ship's systems. I wonder with the Noirnavio having more pilots than ships might try flying any of the Drazzan in the final battle against Felicity/Traitors. Seems the Traitors led by the lone wolf and Noirnavio/Wyatt have about the same number of fighters left (51 vs 46). Traitors also have 3 Corvette's along with the Gallant V. .... anyway, just some random thought on my part. Look forward to the next chapter!
Awesome Chapter. Can't wait for the Galant venture to be put to the vengance of one Wyatt Stapels. The 'surrender demand' as they call it is just the perfect excuse to kill them all. I hope Wyatt and the wolf get into one awesome dogfight where Wyatt showes him his place and captures him for Clara.
@@williamquemuel7824 Maximillian is under contract to house Cintor I believe, this plus his honour forces him to obey Felicity Cintor, even if as he has made clear, he obviously thinks she is an idiot
Milkades estimates 2 days to eliminate the Drazzan aboard the ship, but the Drazzan are mostly civilian so who knows if the cattle ship is really under control. Remember that the Drazzan was feverishly trying to repair the ship. It was listless. I seriously doubt that the cattle ship can be employed against Felicity’s fleet except to hide the Noirnavio.
@@williamquemuel7824 They control the bridge and have taken over the systems. Unless they are manual overrides for systems like propulsion and weapons in the pockets still under Drazzan control, I see no reason why they wouldn't be able to use the cattle ship in the coming battle. Provided it works of course.
@ Remember it was listless from Wyatt’s 1st attack. High Marshal Diffit even said that they were running under emergency power using its batteries. High Marshal Diffit stated that the Noirnavio could employ it torpedoes and use its rail guns against them (Chapter 45 part 4 at the 8 minute mark).
Do they really control the ship? Cynthia was talking to Clara and it end abruptly with “my princess.” Did something happen to Cynthia on the bridge? Was the High Marshal Diffit still alive?
Would have expected the warning for the previous chapter with Cynthia cleaving the Drazzan in two and the use of the children as shields. But that’s just me. Still is a great story, the author is a hidden gem and I really hope that they will be able to have their work published to reach a broader audience. So will Wyatt take on the Lone Wolf or will it be Redford ? Personally I think it will be Wyatt just because how impulsive he is, he falls into the old military axiom of “it’s better to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission”. It just seems to be how Wyatt lives his life.
Just had a thought on Wyatt’s house motto “ by the guiding light of house Staples”. Wyatt is showing others how to live and service the prince and principality. Just a thought.
Come on this so go this best ever made and ther more the story that keeps on giving I love this story I have seen the story from the first story so good ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Felicity obviously did not do the required reading in warfare 101 class: The art of war by Sun Tzu. Making inflammatory statements before engagement only helps solidify the opposing force.
Maximian and Casimir were wrong in their assessment against the Drazzan. They did well in open combat against them and survived with minimal damage. They must feel emboldened to fight a wounded Noirnavio having destroyed a Drazzan destroyer. What they don’t know is that the Norinavio defeated a bigger Drazzan force of 2 Cruisers, 8 destroyers, and 4 Frigates. The Noirnavio is going to be harder to dispatch.
The reason the Noir Navio is still fighting is also because of Wyatts out of the box thinking , and now he's hunting them . The drazzan have just moved to number 2 on his hate [hit] list , l don't think think we have seen more motivated Wyatt till now .
As much as i would love to know what trap can be sprung on the incoming fleet as damaged as the black ship is having already even used their mining drones. I really hope there is a boarding action and Cynthia gets to drag that witch infront of the princess and hold her hostage to demand the surrender of the traders. Some people a quick death is too good for. I would love to see how Clara uses her as a pawn.
Great job and good luck 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍 It looks like we got three more chapters of this book until we go to book 3 I was suspecting a draw to destroy more or the prince to show up, other or the other neutral house
*TO: EkhidnaWritez* Thank you for this great series. It is a wonderful story, perhaps destined for the screen. _Let's all hope._ Keep up the good work. Happy Thanksgiving.
It would be nice if the Noirnavio could hook up to the cattle ship and use its system to cool off faster and recharge their shields. I wonder how similar the Drazzen missiles are compared to the Noirnavio"s missiles? I hope we can see the traitors captured and Felicity forced to eat humble pie. Use her to trade for Clara's siblings. ekhidna always keeps us guessing anyways. I love it. I also love reading all the comments. This is a great community. Looking for to the next episode. I guess I will need to start at the beginning again. lol
Felicity is a minor noble compared to Princes/Princesses no trade going to occur there, maybe Wyatt will capture her or she will Flee, if she's captured Clara will probably send her back to the Duke with some sort of message e.g Uncle I'll be coming for you soon enough
Since the Nornavio's AI now has contol of the Cattle Ship's computer systems. Why can't the Nornavio use the Cattle Ship's weapon systems to booster their defense against the coming attack?
Hmmm when the man in the cell told Milkades " I was captured by the Xenos when they turned against us " wouldn't that imply that they were cooperating with the Drazan at one point ?!?!.. Just a thought but ta the same time it would be a cool little side development. I wont tier of saying it thank you for the awesome ne chapter 😁👍.
I am sorry but I am a little confused about the question.. Wood shaft was left in the hands of Uriel Hulks as payment for ships an crew after the Drazzan got their asses kicked by Wyatt while captaining the Nornavio. Well I am guessing at the moment that the Drazzan attack originated from where they are now on behalf of someone or they decided to expand they're territory but I am leaning towards the first option it´s a little too suspicious that the Drazzan attacked Wood shaft right after who ever controlled that area i cant remember what house owned that area were told to fuck off. I hope we will find out eventually.
@@ZubZAQ The Caystons tried to takeover Woodshaft failed, contacting rebels who contact the Drazzan. Cayston hands clean. Drazzan leave an empty Woodshaft for whomever. Drazzan get their asses kicked at Woodshaft and go after all the rebels and pirates in the area for revenge. Probably over thinking it though.
I suspct that Wyatt will point out to his fellow fighters that they're not actually in the Royal Navy and aren't bound by those rules. Meanwhile, the traitors are basically pirates right now. Highly ranked "Noble" pirates, but still pirates. So fucking them up by any means necessary/available to protect the Princess isn't just allowed, it's their sworn duty.
Definitely noticed that the update of the fighter numbers for the NoirNavio. Now better aligned with previous Chapters and Parts. Scene is now set for an epic battle with the traitor fleet. Previously we have seen Wyatt's battle rage against the Drazzan, now it has been ignited and targetted against Casimir Cayston. Firstly, he will have to overcome the fighter encounter lead by Maximillian; 46 vs 51 then most likely launch an attack against the bridge area of the traitor's flag ship. Perhaps no surprise if the flag ship is forced to flee from the system to avoid either a surrender or its destruction.
I would like to thank you all for tunning in first and foremost. Now, I need to address a small typo made in the last part. It said forty-four fighters were around the Noirnavio. It was actually fifty-four. I was up making final edits and tweaks and I made this mistake. Likewise, in part 4, at some point, it is mentioned that there are fifty-two fighters when the number is always fifty-four. I apologize for the confusion these mistakes have caused. Similarly, until a few minutes ago, I realized I made a small error. I accidentally deleted a single paragraph before moving on to the Gallant Venture. It was an automated "please pay attention" message from Felicity Cintor, just in case anyone was wondering why she had Casimir deliver the surrender demand instead of doing it herself.
Other than that, I hope you enjoy it. If you want to see some more art (and a funny meme), you can find it on my Kofi page. Have a nice day.
I can't thank you enough, man. I'm just overwhelmed right now.
But all I keep thinking about is back in episode 6....... Wyatt and the unwinnable scenario, and now they pissed him off.
Thank you for such a wonderful story. I thank you for taking the time to spend with us in the comments and sharing of yourself. Thank you.
Loyalty is its own reward
Thank you, it's really lovely of you to turn up in the comments section, please know how very much appreciated your efforts are. We all clearly love your fabulous story. ❤❤❤
Can you elaborate on requirements of becoming Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Aces?... or will it be addressed later in the story?
Thank you for the story man, I really like it.
You are an amazing writer!! You have made every character so interesting and engaging. Even the enemies. Thank you for this great story.
I will not skip ahead, I will not falter, I will not pass go, I will not collect 200 dollars
I will not comply 😂😮😅😊
I mean, I will still listen, but I would love that $200 if you won't take it. 😂
The start of this is nothing compared to Chapter 19 with Wyatt's childhood trauma with Drazin or video recordings of super small pox that caused Clara to snap and become Clara the Reaper.
@@JaK_Winter2099I too would take $200 if offer in connection to watch this. 😂
It's just like mowing the grass, these things are just juicier. They'll just need to hose out the corridors good and set up a nice compost pile for the chunky bits. Wonder if lachoa would eat the Drazzan puree. Turn the cattle ship into a traveling bug farm.
Oh dear God ! It is beautiful......
To have another chapter......
This is a evil drug. Is so
Complete with the most delicious of cliffhangers
OH Yeah I just have a hard time waiting for the next chapter and the next and the next
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That’s the thing with a series style book it hits in little sections. I view it as time to re-listen to all of book one that’s about 11:0 hrs then the next part so by time I get through all that the new chapter is out.
The battle between Wyatt and Maximillian will be epic. He didn’t even wait for orders
Wait you can do this
@@philosophy_panther yeah turn off your radio
Waiting for the episode to drop is frustrating is the whole story or several upcoming episodes available somewhere?
@@ronaldharris6569 Yes
Love the whole story! Felicity lives up to her "getting everyone around her killed" nature, shoving Casimir in front of the Destructiveness of Wyatt.
A hunting he will go, pissed Wyatt he will go, felicity and casamir are dead and they don’t know
That last part with the young Lieutenant.... *shudders* if the drazzan were his most hated foes and acted as he did when fighting them... just imagine what he'd do to that young Cayston.
Most satisfying. And the picture of Wyatt shaking with rage, climbing into his cockpit: could be out of a golden age film. Thank you.
I’ll listen and re-listen. … until next week. 🎉🎉🎉
This last image is a classic like two men walking across a wet tarmac at the end of CASABLANCA; but presaging the next, wonderful chapter.
Yes we have to wait another whole week oh my God.
Yo' Wyatt is about to take out that destroyer himself!!!!!
"There is a blue blood he needed to hunt". I cannot wait until the next chapter. My doctor needs to up my medicine because my nerves cable take this....😅😅😅
nerves cable? 😅 (just friendly pointer👍🏼)
I picture the royal marines as the Spartans from HALO.
To me they described and act/personality is like the Adeptus Custodes of Warhammer 40k. Though combat wise they are like Adeptus Astartes or Spartans 2 or 3s. Cynthia Windfield is the combat power of Adeptus Custodes. 😊
@@Soundwave119 literally the same way I view them!
Wyatt also has a Spartan helmet on his shield, "one man, one army."
I would bet people would pay good money to see a 4-way showdown between:
Master Chief, Milkades, The Doom Slayer and Roboute Guilliman (or another space marine which would be a fair and good fight)
I can't wait for the dog fight. I'm already pumped for the next part
But will it be Wyatt or Redford, remember he might be leaving without permission. He might get recalled not by Redford but by Clara. It might be Wyatt and Redford fly out and face the Lone Wolf and the young Cayston if so that would be one hell of a battle, yet I don’t think it would happen this early something is going to occur to force the Dramore forces to withdraw.
In turn the system will turn back to the principality .
OMG Casimir does not have any clue what Wyatt is about to bring down apon him. It’s going to be painfully long hours and days until the next episode. Note to Author: at the end of this battle please give us Wyatt and the Composters kill count.
leader board image that's proper would be an awesome touch.
Really love this well written sci fi novel with great character development.
I’ve seen a lot of comments about Wyatt leaving the Black ship without authorization or he alone, well, that’s fine for me to speculate, but what I read is that he got on his hunt, not that he left, plus all the fighters are refueled and ready for combat and if he takes off, all wing must do it, is not foolish and knows that he alone can do nothing, only die stupidly, besides Wyatt is not a hot head who will go like crazy, his cold fury sharpen even more his mind and will allow him to act with cruelty and maximum harm, with traps and tricks and make me speculate that they would end up capturing the Gallant Venture and maybe a couple of corvettes.
I agree.
I was thinking the same thing he is just the first in the fighter waiting for launch orders.
We'll see. That level of anger can have consequences - remember Jintrax.
That said, that was then and this is now. He hasn't even made it into the cockpit yet, so we don't know what will happen.
@carsparks1980
Exactly, Wyatt’s brain sharpens under pressure.
They had acknowledged that the Composters where ready to go. I assumed his squadron will be going out on the hunt also.
Wao, got it just 6 minutes late.
The way is over (for 30 min). Thank you all for the great work, especially to the writer.
I would LOVE to see this series turned into a show or movie series.
A motion capture like Babylon 5 would be best
@@robertbemis9800
Amen!....amen😃
@@robertbemis9800or even a anime like those Star Wars things
@@robertbemis9800 Babylon 5 was a mix of live action and CGI, with the early episodes in particular limited by the number of computers as to how much CGI they could have per episode
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Well with half the cast being post human cyborgs
Motion capturing the actors
Then cgi enhanced all the scenes
Making the nobles having a subtle uncanny effect about them
Then making the xenoes easier to add as well
This is the best sci fi story i think ive come across im going be waiting patiently to see what happens just found the story a few days ago and im caught up. Great job good sir.
Felicity just signed her death warrent, Wyatt will weak havoc on them without any mercy, he is the most dangerous when he is angry and focused. But now we wait for another episode.
The Drazzan are not cowards by far, only risking battle when they have significant advantage. The battle was not by choice, thus they have suffered incredible losses and surprise by feed that have demonstrated unthinkable tactics and savagery in battle.
I anticipated the Drazzan battle, even some tactics used but the author delighted me with insight into enemy perspective and hints at alien thinking. Additionally the author did not disappoint me by missing the traitorous nature of enemy forces trying to take advantage of weakened enemy by attacking after the battle for the system. The petty mindset of noble fighter pilots and grief they held against Wyatt from battle was thrown back at them by the princess with a note that they are on her ship at her command and her mission. This left the fighters of noble lineage with unclear understanding how much honor and glory would be upheld. The commoner fighter pilots have been given a look at alternative ways to gain glory and honor through Wyatt's actions and where the true value lies in upholding the Principality.
The enemy have been waiting for this chance and will strike thinking themselves righteous in action to serve the duke and in their hubris charge into battle unprepared for how Noirnavio's commander and Wyatt (wing commander) have changed in thinking and tactics. The 'Lone Wolf' in his fighter successfully engaged Drazzan forces even though he disagreed with Felicity's force engaging the Drazzan destroyers. They lost several ships and fighters in the battle and now stand about even with Noirnavio's remaining fighter compliment.
Wyatt and his fighters are re-armed and re-fueled on Noirnavio when Wyatt hears the ultimatum and insult from the enemy and his anger burns within him even apparent to his fighter wingmen. Another enemy comes now to attack his ONLY friends spouting insults and slander against people he cares about. Wyatt WILL charge out to battle, but will others follow him, if so how many and who? Will the princess and commander try to reign him back to fight tactically around the cattle ship using its systems to support the Noirnavio? Will the 'Lone Wolf' of the enemy fleet meet up with Wyatt in battle or will he withdraw to re-arm and re-fuel to be ready to fight again?
It would be interesting to see Wyatt and the Lone Wolf meet in battle but forced to break off for some reason. The princess is about to come into intel from the cattle ship that could prove vital to circumstances and pivotal in plot nature. Pride, Honor, and Glory are key to victory and defeat in my vision of what happens next in this story, but how will those be defined as we move forward?
I hover over the notification messages waiting to hear how the author will fold this origami of intrigue and illustrate the intensity of strife on all sides here. Thank you for this great story.
You would be a good choice to write a forward when the books are published! For I truly want a hard copy of the whole story, when it becomes available!
Writing is its own reward
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Another great episode. Again the background details of all the combatients adds to the overall story. Keep up the outstanding writing.
OMG! Heart pounding and agitation, per usual. How is it possible for our dear writer to keep up this artfully written masterpiece? Graphics and artwork wonderfully chosen, as usual. I am eager for the next installment to see what happens next. Keep up the excellent story.
If they're able to capture Felicity's ships you'll have to rename the series from "The Black Ship" to "The Black Fleet"
I am reasonably confident that one or the other faction will manage to escape after losing the battle. But at this moment I am unsure which faction will have the upper hand.
not only do you provide an outstanding story but you are empathetic towards those that may be sensitive to certain material. Yeah you guys count as one of the good ones!
A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go, Casimir really should start running already, Wyatt has very few friends and Clara is one of them and has just been insulted and threatened..... You can see in a few minutes time that Clara will be demanding to know why the crew did nothing to stop Wyatt, I imagine the reply would be something along the lines of, sorry your highness but if you saw his face you would understand that to try and stop him would be death
Wyatt is about to go Full Rampage on the Gallant Venture, and Maximillian won’t stand much of a chance, because Wyatt is Pissed, that Little Cayston Threatened one of his Few “Friends” and Noble Protocols- Will he Damned…
@@daghost11 Pretty much, though he knows how much trouble he will be in if he completely ignores the rules, I'm curious to see if the composters follow him, or perhaps even if Clara will send them out after him. Also if his fighter was rearmed.
I suspect that this is going to be where the nobles will learn to fear Sir Wyatt and whatever they do, never ever insult Clara (or Cynthia/Redford/the Composters) ever when he might get to hear about it. Casimir is currently running in Wyatts hate as the equivalent of a Pirate/Drazzan hybrid LOL
The only question in my mind is will he go straight through Maximillian to get to Casimir
@@davidorf3921 Gault reported to Redford all 46 Fighters are rearmed & ready…
I have a feeling- Maximillian will only be a “Speed bump”… for Wyatt…
I can see the Composters and the Rest of the Fighter Wing trying to catch-up to Wyatt…
And I doubt Wyatt will waste any time… I can almost see him planting a Tactical Mine- Straight to the Gallant Ventures Bridge, just to waste them all in 1- shot and disabling the GV…
Wyatt will definitely be making a name for himself- Never threaten nor insult Clara, his “Friend”, not unless you truly have a death wish… Then again 🤔 It could be viewed as a Suicide by Staples 😋😎🤣🤣
@@davidorf3921
All I keep thinking about is episode 6 Wyatt and the unwinnable scenario
I fear for them.....
@@davidorf3921 Nultar is a loyal wingman, I bet he follows in seconds. The rest of the squadron will follow if the ships are still fight worthy.
At this point im ready to throw hands on behalf of House Astor.
Ohh they have no idea what they just did. The Husky Dog is now out for blood.
Hound wolf
Welp EkhidnaWritez doesn't pull his punches after he gives viewer discretion is advised. Glad we get to see Milkades was doing while Cynthia was rampaging around. It's interesting seeing the RM giving kill counts Drazin and say it as just as info and showing no pride or glory in. I am glad we get an deep dive into the Royal Marine culture.
I do like how some of Milkades' companions compliment him that this victory is only possible because of Milkades breaking the Drazin captain of the destroyer that was crippled by Wyatt at Woodshaft. I do like how Amaleia says Drazin are detectable monsters and Levason says that they see RM as monsters 👻 . I do love how Levason says what would Cynthia be to them and Galko says either an eldritch abomination or an demon 😈! 😂 Cynthia does make abominations when it comes to knitting! 😂🤣
Interesting to hear that this ship has a crew of about 400,000 Drazin and only 50,000 were on board. The RM assumed the rest are on the planet but forgot that over 1400 Drazin were killed in fighters, bombers and gunship. Then there probably good number of them on the shipyard nearby. Also would the frigates crews be considered part of the Eternal Gardens crew? 🤔
I do like the humanizing of the Royal Marines is further expanded in this chapter. How Varo is seeking repentance here because he sees he was not strong enough at Woodshaft and how Amaleia comforts him saying he's got 1000s of Drazin to kill.
EkhidnaWritez does a good job hear the horrors of Drazin further expanded upon. Interesting to hear things from an independent citizen of Hangstrong about some of what's happening. Interesting to hear things from an independent citizen of Hangstrong about some of what's happening. Milkades does good job of shutting up the human cattle, then proceeds saying those among the cattle who are pirates while saved from the Drazin have a death sentence of there presumed crimes and the locals of Hangstrong are rebels they too are guilt of high crimes. That while their lives are saved from the Drazin, their fates are in the hands of Princess Clara Astor for judgment and leaves them like a boss.
It makes perfect sense that the Drazin make sure their cattle are feed enough nutrients to thrive health wise physically. I do find it interesting after seeing the Drazin POV from last episode that why the Drazin don’t see other sentient life truly sentient like humans who they see as very smart animals, so it makes the RM’s talking about the Drazin “knowing ” humans are sentient way more interesting.
Interesting twist with having 2 frigates still inside the EG but for some reason were not able to get out to fight. I am guessing they cant get out without blowing out the hanger doors, so did do it earliest and now will only do it as last desperate resort to insure that some of them can escape the monsters and eldritch horror that are exterminating them with basically no effort.🤔 Smart of Clara allowing them to escape on their ships, to blow up 1 of them but allow the other to escape to spread the horrors of super human feed that’s not feed that slaughter 1000s of kin with basically no casualties. To send a message to the Drazin pirates to never attempt to set up a colony in the Principality, if they do so it will be exterminated by bogeymen!😈
Glad we get the next pov from Redford on the Noirnavio seeing further extent on the damage of the ship and the start of repairs. Interesting to hear that the damages to the ship were worse than original calculated but at the same time in areas that would relatively easy to repair. Interesting to hear that it’s the logistics staff of the ship that has taken the majority of the casualties and a hydroponics bay was lost with all staff. No surprise their missiles were nearly depleted and they have only 1 large missile left (torpedoes in this verse are just very large missiles).
Nice seeing Clara’s efforts paying off with the pirate children and young teenagers with many of them volunteering with rescue efforts of trapped personal. That their experience with battle damage of ships pays off immensely here, especially that courageous child 19:30 who suffered major burns in shutting off a plasma leak and allowing 50 trapped personal to be rescued. This causes Redford to realize that for some young pirates they do have potential to be useful to Astorian society under the right circumstances.
I do suspect Clara when deciding the see if she could rehabilitate young pirates to be productive members of society was a part of larger potential eventuality that this may end up a test module of future plans of hers. Like doing this with the survivors of the Rebel people who until recently were an independent rebel nation who are in no position to really resist with any future for them. But if they surrender to Clara, following her orders they can have future and not be obliterated by the vengeful House Ferentis. 🤔
While it maybe surprising to Redford that Salazar Ried joined his charges in the rescue efforts, to use listeners its not. This is an opportunity for Salazar to start climbing the pit he dug himself by earning honor and glory through his deeds and his efforts mentoring these pirates paying off. ☺
I did find it amusing that some people thought that Noirnavio’s fighters would not have time to comeback to it and rearm before Felicites force gets to them after dealing with the 2 Drazin destroyers despite being hours away. Glad we get a break down of the fighters situation, with 46 still combat capable within the time frame they have. It’s a good thing that the Noirnavio has an surplus of fighters pilots, this way they can do limited rotating of pilots to maximize their fighters usefulness. I do like Redofd’s thoughts about the hilarious name of Wyatt’s squadron “The Composters!” 🤭
Good way Redford put the fear in the surviving Drazin ship fleeing all of them probably praying to their god. Not surprising that Felicity Cintor not properly using stealth ships to their full combat potential and only starts thinking outside of the box after loosing 1 of her Corvus corvette. I was surprised that the last Drazin destroyer instead of fighting to the death, decided to flee the system. Draymore forces try to kill it but give up the chase to focus on Redford.
I do love how Casimir rebukes Felicity for her reckless actions causing them needless losses that being 2 corvettes. Then Max further piles on shamelessly admonishes her saying her actions cost them 7 fighters and 2 more are too damage to fight any battles soon. I do love how RUclips did not care for Felicities open frequency demanding the SG surrender with starting a commercial at 29:09 right after the rumination of sanity, especially the aid is for brain fm which is suppose to improve your brains efficiency!🤣😂 Poor Casimir having to say this having a pissed of certain pilot out for his blood, when Casimir was totally against this entire crazy mission! Felicity shows herself a coward for not saying these things herself and forcing Casmir to do it!
Felicity has motivated basically everyone on the Noirnavio wanting to kill her forces. I do wonder what the rebel forces on the planet think of this, that an Astor is responsible for their people being delivered from the Drazin menace?🤔I could see the surviving leader of the Rebellion of Hangstrong willing to surrender to Clara without much resistance if his/her people are given reasonable surrender terms due to her personally risking her life to purge the system of Drazin. It will be interesting seeing how EkhidnaWritez handles this in the future. I cant wait for Max or Casimir telling Wyatt that while it was Casmir who said the words but it was entirely Felicities idea for this foul message and doing everything in her power to kill Clara. 🤭
Wyatt is about to go Full Rampage on the Gallant Virtue… and he’s Pissed enough, I doubt Maximillian will be able to stop him… Little Cayston is in for a Very Rude awakening, and Wyatt is about to break all Noble Protocols, to protect “His Friend”…
@@daghost11
All that keeps running through my mind is the unwinnable scenario back in episode number 6 all the black sheep.
Wyatt is a freaking one man army......
@@adriancooper78 a 1- man Fighter Squadron if Woodshaft was a warning, is more like it… But, yeah- a swift Tactical Mine to the Bridge I see coming…
Little Cayston & Felicity committed Suicide- By Staples 😝🤣🤣🤣
Greatly appreciate your comment. I had forgotten about Milkade's interrogation of that Drazzan captive. This explains how the assault on the cattle ship was so effective and the Drazzan's defensive measures quickly neutralised.
I think a trap like the one he used against the 30 Drazzan fighters at Wood Shaft could work, the traitors don’t know it and they fight according to the book and that’s their weakness, Wyatt knows it, this would save many of his pilots, Remember that the front of the traitors fighters is an ace and finish with 15 or more of a single blow would disorganize them, plus it would be a tremendous psychological blow to see your ace fall in a hand-to-hand fight with Wyatt.
Your work gets better and better.
Thanks.
Wonderfully told episode can't wait for more.👍👍👍👍🙂
Wyatt is going to be known as the” Cayston Killer”.
Haha, great point! This will not be the first one he has killed!
@ I’m have a feeling it won’t be the last. Clara said she was going to go after House Cayston.
@@ScotMcDonald-n3d that… I wonder if Wyatt going to receive a notorious nickname like Princess Clara and Cynthia.
I have absolutely no problem with listening to Milk Daddy spread death and destruction 😈
Milk Daddy. Name saved for future use.
Milk Daddy??! Milk Daddy??! Jajajaja a good one🤣🤣🤣
Milk daddy? 😂
Yay! I ❤ weekends for this reason!😊
The only people capable of stopping Wyatt are almost all on the Drazzan cattle ship (cynthia and the royal marines), Wyatt already dealt with 30 drazzan fighters alone before getting a bunch of implants and an improved fighter...I think he might be a higher ace level or two next chapter (assuming he is now allowed kills).
Cyntor and Kasten have no idea what they have just done. Wyatt is off his leash, and on his own mission, nothing will stop him now. No rules of engagement, and rage at the insults to HIS princess.
Thank you and I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
Only thing going through my head at the end, "OH SHITE YOU INSULTED HIS GIRL!!" 😮
You know Felicity real is delusional. Like, was she never taught not to mock your foes when you don't know what remains in their arsenal. Anyway, Wyatt is now about to go Psycho Mode for this personal attack. After this, i think the Nickname "NobleKiller" would be an awesome title to accompany the Reaper.
yes he could probably change his squad name to the Blue man group from all the blue blood he is about to spill 😂
Thank you for the fantastic story line I anxiously await the next chapter. Again THANK YOU.
9th time through already!
The Royal Mariners and Cynthia are the least of their worries! Wyatt is mad and on his way! Instalting Clara was like waving a red cape in front of a bull!
Felicity has signed their death warrants
All I keep thinking about Is episode number six when Wyatt faced that ship in the unwindable scenario!
yeah but Princess Clara wants them alive and also the black ship too
lmao and now the true power of Wyatt will be released now all shall fear.....😻😻😻😻😻Best cliffhang yet
Ah yes the grotesque description of mowing the lawn. Tis not for the faint of heart.
The film industry could not do this series justice.
I would love to see the crew from the expanse try. It feels like their space in my mind.
I think Wes Ball doing it as a CGI 3D Animation film like he did "RUIN" would be great.
This story I believe would fit very well as an anime series
Why do I get the feeling that clara and redford are going to take the cattleship and use its shields against the rebels
Great Sunday morning delight!
Expect no quarter because none will be given by W!
Why do I like this damn thing so much…
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Yep!!!!!!
Don't we all?
it great to hear the RM interaction/and communications
Omg I’ve been checking almost every 5mins since Thursday morning for this episode
You are not alone!
That was fantastic, loved seeing things from the Royal Marines point of view for a change, but that ending tho, i really hope Wyatt gets his hands on Casimir Cayston, That i'm looking forward to!.
WOOT I FINISHED LUNCH AND FOUND THIS NEW EPISODE!!
I was hungry for some awesomeness 😎😁
Love the way you cut every chapter you make me want to go after and need to go after the next 😂😂😂😂
🎉the cliff hanger🎉.
Well some blueblood is about to get their glory….. Or shot in the face in the middle of a speech…
What will happen? No one knows….
Thoroughly enjoyed this addition to your story, well done.
The first 2 minutes doesn't bother me I like chopping vegetables !
😂😂👍
Also I dont want to miss any second of milkaedes going john 117 on the drazzdan
Ho boy I can't wait for the next episode it sounds like it is going to be exploding . The the tension and excitement is really got me. Please keep up the good work thank you.
What a wonderful day!!!!
Thank you
Whoooo. The black ship is on . Thank you sir for another great episode
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Wyatt is going to protect his friend and that lone wolf is going to have a real battle 😅
Author has some great art on his Ko-fi website. Based on that art, expect Casmir to eventually 😁 meet up with Wyatt, but only after Wyatt get's into a dogfight with the Lone Wolf. Another great chapter. Look forward to more of this story.
Seems the politics of the system inhabitants are a little complicated. You have a mix of pirates of course who will certainly die with maybe a small number saved similar to the Noirnavio pirate youth. Their rebels are another thing. They revere the original rebel (from 30 years ago) Heraldo Onraste.
However the current rebel leader Gussev Onraste did in fact allied themselves with the Drazzan. I would think Clara will have Cynthia/Royal Marines seek out current rebel leader Gussev Onraste (assuming he is still alive) along with his inner circle and cleanse them from the system .... at some point. Then hand the system's governing to House Firentis.
Going to be a great final battle.
With Redford moving the Noirnavio hidden behind the Cattle Ship, Cynthia and Milkates will need to try to get back control of Cattle Ship's PD and other defensive weapons though seems Wyatt's original attack really screwed up the Cattle Ship's systems. I wonder with the Noirnavio having more pilots than ships might try flying any of the Drazzan in the final battle against Felicity/Traitors.
Seems the Traitors led by the lone wolf and Noirnavio/Wyatt have about the same number of fighters left (51 vs 46). Traitors also have 3 Corvette's along with the Gallant V.
.... anyway, just some random thought on my part. Look forward to the next chapter!
Another great day, Black Ship drop. Lol
Ooh caiston is being hunted by vengeance personified. Raw and unchained! Cant wait!
Awesome Chapter. Can't wait for the Galant venture to be put to the vengance of one Wyatt Stapels. The 'surrender demand' as they call it is just the perfect excuse to kill them all. I hope Wyatt and the wolf get into one awesome dogfight where Wyatt showes him his place and captures him for Clara.
Clara is a big fan of Maximilian Userek. She doesn’t seem to be hostile to him as he is a hired mercenary.
@@williamquemuel7824 if lady Felicity surrender I think maximalian will surrender too
@@williamquemuel7824 Maximillian is under contract to house Cintor I believe, this plus his honour forces him to obey Felicity Cintor, even if as he has made clear, he obviously thinks she is an idiot
I have a strange feeling that LONE WOLF won't last long
I dont know it seems to me like his loyalty to the duke is very shaky I could see him turning or leaving felicity to die alone
With the cattle ship under control it will likely join the fight.
Milkades estimates 2 days to eliminate the Drazzan aboard the ship, but the Drazzan are mostly civilian so who knows if the cattle ship is really under control. Remember that the Drazzan was feverishly trying to repair the ship. It was listless. I seriously doubt that the cattle ship can be employed against Felicity’s fleet except to hide the Noirnavio.
@@williamquemuel7824 They control the bridge and have taken over the systems. Unless they are manual overrides for systems like propulsion and weapons in the pockets still under Drazzan control, I see no reason why they wouldn't be able to use the cattle ship in the coming battle. Provided it works of course.
@ Remember it was listless from Wyatt’s 1st attack. High Marshal Diffit even said that they were running under emergency power using its batteries. High Marshal Diffit stated that the Noirnavio could employ it torpedoes and use its rail guns against them (Chapter 45 part 4 at the 8 minute mark).
Do they really control the ship? Cynthia was talking to Clara and it end abruptly with “my princess.” Did something happen to Cynthia on the bridge? Was the High Marshal Diffit still alive?
Would have expected the warning for the previous chapter with Cynthia cleaving the Drazzan in two and the use of the children as shields. But that’s just me. Still is a great story, the author is a hidden gem and I really hope that they will be able to have their work published to reach a broader audience.
So will Wyatt take on the Lone Wolf or will it be Redford ? Personally I think it will be Wyatt just because how impulsive he is, he falls into the old military axiom of “it’s better to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission”. It just seems to be how Wyatt lives his life.
All I keep thinking about is the unwinnable scenario back in episode 6
And now these suckers went and pissed off Wyatt
I'm afraid for them.
And so it begins!!
Just had a thought on Wyatt’s house motto “ by the guiding light of house Staples”. Wyatt is showing others how to live and service the prince and principality. Just a thought.
Come on this so go this best ever made and ther more the story that keeps on giving I love this story I have seen the story from the first story so good ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
I don't have a problem with The Black Ship, I can stop listening to this story whenever I want.
They just keep getting better and better
Felicity obviously did not do the required reading in warfare 101 class: The art of war by Sun Tzu.
Making inflammatory statements before engagement only helps solidify the opposing force.
Maximian and Casimir were wrong in their assessment against the Drazzan. They did well in open combat against them and survived with minimal damage. They must feel emboldened to fight a wounded Noirnavio having destroyed a Drazzan destroyer. What they don’t know is that the Norinavio defeated a bigger Drazzan force of 2 Cruisers, 8 destroyers, and 4 Frigates. The Noirnavio is going to be harder to dispatch.
The reason the Noir Navio is still fighting is also because of Wyatts out of the box thinking , and now he's hunting them . The drazzan have just moved to number 2 on his hate [hit] list , l don't think think we have seen more motivated Wyatt till now .
As much as i would love to know what trap can be sprung on the incoming fleet as damaged as the black ship is having already even used their mining drones. I really hope there is a boarding action and Cynthia gets to drag that witch infront of the princess and hold her hostage to demand the surrender of the traders. Some people a quick death is too good for. I would love to see how Clara uses her as a pawn.
Fabulous got this on Patreon earlier today ❤❤
Thanks for your continued work on this excellent story.
Great job and good luck 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍
It looks like we got three more chapters of this book until we go to book 3 I was suspecting a draw to destroy more or the prince to show up, other or the other neutral house
*TO: EkhidnaWritez*
Thank you for this great series. It is a wonderful story, perhaps destined for the screen. _Let's all hope._
Keep up the good work.
Happy Thanksgiving.
No it's better as it is. no movie
Have a happy day, mate!
@@ekhidna4 thank you
Wyatt bout earn his nickname.
Dont know about ya'll but i need a moist towelette! Cant wait til the next part!
Again! Thanks for your support!
I see Wyatt getting into a dogfight with Max the lone wolf.
Good lord, Wyatt, good hunt. lol
wait when Wyatt tells cayston how he killed his uncle to enrage cayston to really go crazy
It would be nice if the Noirnavio could hook up to the cattle ship and use its system to cool off faster and recharge their shields.
I wonder how similar the Drazzen missiles are compared to the Noirnavio"s missiles?
I hope we can see the traitors captured and Felicity forced to eat humble pie. Use her to trade for Clara's siblings.
ekhidna always keeps us guessing anyways. I love it.
I also love reading all the comments. This is a great community.
Looking for to the next episode. I guess I will need to start at the beginning again. lol
Felicity is a minor noble compared to Princes/Princesses no trade going to occur there, maybe Wyatt will capture her or she will Flee, if she's captured Clara will probably send her back to the Duke with some sort of message e.g Uncle I'll be coming for you soon enough
Keep the chapters coming
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Since the Nornavio's AI now has contol of the Cattle Ship's computer systems. Why can't the Nornavio use the Cattle Ship's weapon systems to booster their defense against the coming attack?
maybe but both are cripple a lot
I'm sure his compostors will follow him as protection but he will tell them to stay back and protect the Noirnavio
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Hmmm when the man in the cell told Milkades " I was captured by the Xenos when they turned against us " wouldn't that imply that they were cooperating with the Drazan at one point ?!?!..
Just a thought but ta the same time it would be a cool little side development.
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Drazzan hit Woodshaft and leave it for the pirates and rebels??
I am sorry but I am a little confused about the question..
Wood shaft was left in the hands of Uriel Hulks as payment for ships an crew after the Drazzan got their asses kicked by Wyatt while captaining the Nornavio. Well I am guessing at the moment that the Drazzan attack originated from where they are now on behalf of someone or they decided to expand they're territory but I am leaning towards the first option it´s a little too suspicious that the Drazzan attacked Wood shaft right after who ever controlled that area i cant remember what house owned that area were told to fuck off.
I hope we will find out eventually.
@@ZubZAQ The Caystons tried to takeover Woodshaft failed, contacting rebels who contact the Drazzan. Cayston hands clean. Drazzan leave an empty Woodshaft for whomever. Drazzan get their asses kicked at Woodshaft and go after all the rebels and pirates in the area for revenge. Probably over thinking it though.
@@ScotMcDonald-n3dyou might have a point there.
But I think it's more like the rebels from the planet wanted to expand and it went wrong
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Let's hope Wyatt temper is not so out of control that he lets slip he was the one that killed Samuel
I suspct that Wyatt will point out to his fellow fighters that they're not actually in the Royal Navy and aren't bound by those rules. Meanwhile, the traitors are basically pirates right now. Highly ranked "Noble" pirates, but still pirates. So fucking them up by any means necessary/available to protect the Princess isn't just allowed, it's their sworn duty.
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Looks like Wyatt gonna go against the paid mercenary fella and bury him.
Definitely noticed that the update of the fighter numbers for the NoirNavio. Now better aligned with previous Chapters and Parts. Scene is now set for an epic battle with the traitor fleet. Previously we have seen Wyatt's battle rage against the Drazzan, now it has been ignited and targetted against Casimir Cayston. Firstly, he will have to overcome the fighter encounter lead by Maximillian; 46 vs 51 then most likely launch an attack against the bridge area of the traitor's flag ship. Perhaps no surprise if the flag ship is forced to flee from the system to avoid either a surrender or its destruction.
I don't think Wyatt will let Felicity's ship escape that easily, he really want's Casimir LOL